Adopt a temporary green container and garden in the city!

Q: How much funding can be received?

There is no informations about how much funding can be received.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Q: Is the Adopt a temporary green container and garden in the city! a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Adopt a temporary green container and garden in the city! is a Other Support

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Adopt a temporary green container and garden in the city!?

Adopt a temporary green container and garden in the city! is funded by City of Montreal (MTL)

Q: Who is eligible for the Adopt a temporary green container and garden in the city! program?

To be eligible for the Adopt a temporary green container and garden in the city! program, you must: • Commit to maintaining a greening bin for at least one season. • Registration must be done in the name of a single person. • Respect the location and guidelines set by the Borough.

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Adopt a temporary green container and garden in the city!?

You can contact City of Montreal (MTL).

Q: Where is the Adopt a temporary green container and garden in the city! available?

The Adopt a temporary green container and garden in the city! program is available the province of Quebec.

Last Update: September 3, 2025

Montréal, QC

Temporary adoption of public green planters for urban enhancement

At a glance

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Receipt of requests is now closed

Financing Type

Other Support

Eligible Industries

All industries

Funds Providers

City of Montreal

Program status

Closed

Overview

The Adopt a Temporary Green Container and Garden in the City! program, managed by the Sud-Ouest Borough, offered residents the opportunity to adopt and maintain up to two temporary greening containers for one season, specifically to enhance urban biodiversity and neighbourhood appeal. The program is currently closed, provided no direct funding, and focused on local environmental beautification and maintenance activities.

Activities funded

Adoption and maintenance of temporary green containers (verdissement planters) in designated public areas.
Implementation of greening initiatives to enhance neighborhood aesthetics and support biodiversity.
Creation and upkeep of small-scale urban gardens to foster community engagement and environmental awareness.

Eligibility

The applicant must commit to maintaining one or two greening containers for at least one season at the designated location (corner of Murray and Ottawa streets in Griffintown).
Registration must be completed under an individual's name, even if maintenance is organized by a group.
The applicant must agree to comply with the placement and maintenance guidelines set by the Arrondissement.

Eligible expenses

No specific details about eligible expenses are mentioned in the information provided.

Eligible geographic areas

Southwest Borough, Montreal
Griffintown (corner of Murray and Ottawa Streets)

How to apply

Consult the program parameters

Review the guidelines set for the pilot project in the provided form
Understand the requirements and restrictions before proceeding

Submit your registration

Complete the registration form available in the spring
Provide all required details accurately

Receive Borough confirmation

Wait for confirmation from the Borough regarding your application
The selection follows a 'first come, first served' method

Commit to maintaining containers

Commit to maintaining one or two green containers for at least one season
Inform the Borough of any changes in your participation

Additional information

The adoption of green containers is temporary, with installations anticipated to remain through the 2024 season.
Applicants must maintain their assigned containers for at least one season and are responsible for all upkeep on public property.
Only perennial plants with non-woody roots are recommended; prohibited species include invasive, toxic, allergenic, climbing species, and plants over 1.2 meters in height.
The borough reserves the right to remove any installations deemed unsafe or non-compliant.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Adopt a temporary green container and garden in the city! Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Adopt a temporary green container and garden in the city!. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.